St. Louis classical calendar for the week of April 27, 2015

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David Robertson conducts the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra with harpist Allegra Lilly and tuba player Michael Sanders on Friday at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m., May1-3. "David Robertson conducts a program devoted to beloved dance compositions recognized for their brilliant and rousing arrangements. The program begins with selections from the Bizet's alluring and sensual Carmen. Ravel's most famous work, Bolero, always dazzles audiences with its Spanish charm, pulse-pounding melodies and unique instrumentation. Michael Sanders is the soloist for the Tuba Concerto by Ralph Vaughan Williams." The concerts take place at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 North Grand in Grand Center. For more information: stlsymphony.org.

The 442s

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents The 442s in concert on Tuesday, April 28 at 8 PM. "What happens when you combine two outstanding members of the world-class St. Louis Symphony with two of the city's finest jazz musicians from the Erin Bode Group? You get The 442's, an exciting new acoustic instrumental quartet named for the modern standard tuning of 442 Hz! Brought together by the innovative and inspired compositions of Adam Maness, who also plays guitar, accordion, melodica and glockenspiel in the group, The 442's features Shawn Weil on violin, Bjorn Ranheim on cello and Sydney Rodway on bass. This unique collaboration, formed in the spring of 2012 by a tight-knit group whose love of good food and fine beer makes rehearsals feel like dinner parties, combines outstanding musicianship, group singing, inventive improvisation, whistle solos and special guest appearances by famed jazz vocalist, Erin Bode. Exploring the boundaries of jazz, classical, folk and rock music, their music can move you to the edge of your seat or comfort you like a lullaby, all within the same set." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a marimba concert by Thomas Zirkle on Wednesday, April 29 at 8 PM. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents Rachel Petzoldt and Johanna Stull in a concert of music for flute and piano, with a guest appearance by cellist Ben Webb, on Thursday, April 30 at 6 PM. The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Illumine Ensemble

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents a Music and Cuisine Pairing Concert with the Illumine Ensemble on Friday, May 1, at 7:30 PM. "We've cooked up another MUSIC & CUISINE PAIRING CONCERT with our friends the ILLUMINE ENSEMBLE featuring a fabulous menu of spring flavors, served up with equally tasty tunes." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Tavern of Fine Arts presents soprano Rebecca Drury and pianist Jon Garrett on Saturday, May 2, at 8 PM. "Jon Garrett (pianist, tenor) is joined by Rebecca Drury (soprano) for a wine pairing program exploring the emotional realm of our "Hellos and Goodbyes," in a musical journey of love and loss, life and death, sorrows and celebrations. Musical works will include Schumann's Frauenliebe und -leben song cycle (Woman's Love and Life), German selections by Schubert and Schumann, French songs by Faure, Debussy and Poulenc, popular musical theater, and English songs of Amy Beach and Roger Quilter." The Tavern of Fine Arts is at 313 Belt in the Debaliviere Place neighborhood. For more information: tavern-of-fine-arts.blogspot.com.

The Washington University Department of Music presents a concert by the a cappella vocal group The Whiffenpoofs of Yale, on Monday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. "As the nation's oldest a cappella ensemble, the Whiffenpoofs have been sharing music throughout the United States and the world since their founding in 1909. The group combines a unique blend of musicianship, choreography, and showmanship to create a performance suitable for an array of different audiences. Made famous by the signature "Whiffenpoof Song" (which has been covered by artists like Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, and Rudy Vallee), the Whiffs continue their century-old tradition each year with over two hundred performances in venues like Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and the Rose Bowl." The concert takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City. For more information: music.wustl.edu.

The Washington University Department of Music presents the Washington University Flute Choir and Community Flute Choir in a program of works for flute ensemble by Bach, Mozart, Grainger, McMichael and more. The concert takes place on Monday, April 27, at 8 p.m. at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City, MO. For more information: music.wustl.edu.

The Washington University Department of Music presents the Washington University Wind Ensemble Concert on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. The performance takes place at the 560 Music Center, 560 Trinity in University City, MO. For more information: music.wustl.edu.

The Washington University Department of Music presents a Guitar Gala, featuring students in the university guitar program, on Thursday, April 30, at 8 p.m. The program includes music by Vivaldi, Villa-Lobos, Rodrigo and others. The performance takes place at Graham Chapel on the Washington University campus. For more information: music.wustl.edu.